The President of the Junction City – Geary County United Way, Charles Volland, has announced the employment of a new Executive Director for the organization.

Nichole Mader began part-time executive director duties on Monday.

“We are excited and most fortunate to have Nichole move into the position, as she brings some previous experience and knowledge of our local United Way and our agencies.” According to Volland, Mader served as the KSU intern for United Way in the spring of 2015, assisting with the VITA Site coordination, office tasks, the agency allocations process and the Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. She also updated the United Way’s website and social media.

Most recently she was the 2015 kettle coordinator for the Junction City Salvation Army, organizing volunteers and working with local businesses for support. She also assisted with the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree services. Since July of 2014, she has served as the Family Readiness Group leader for the 425th Transportation Company, U.s. Army Reserves in Salina.

Mader is a Kansas native who grew up in Wakefield and moved to Junction City in 2000. She holds a bachelor’s degree from Kansas State University in Family Studies and Human Services, and is nearing completion of her master’s degree. She is a military wife of 15 years and has two sons.

Mader’s appointment fills the vacancy created by the recent retirement of Ailleen Cray, due to health reasons.